Bust, Governor Elias Nelson Conway

 
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Bust, Governor Elias Nelson Conway
Bust, Governor Elias Nelson Conway
Bust, Governor Elias Nelson Conway
Bust, Governor Elias Nelson Conway

Bust, Governor Elias Nelson Conway

Object number2016.021.01
Datec. 1855
MediumMarble
DimensionsHeight: 26 Inches Head Width: 9 Inches Neck Width: 4 3/4 Inches Top of Shoulders Width: 20 Inches Bottom of Shoulders Width: 22 Inches Base Width: 10 7/8 Inches Base _: 7 3/4 Inches
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionA marble bust of Elias Conway, 5th Governor of Arkansas.

    Elias Conway was born on May 17, 1812 in Greeneville, Tennessee. He was elected governor in 1852. While he was governor, five railroad companies were chartered. Conway’s created a new court of chancery in Pulaski County to place the Real Estate and State Banks in receivership to help stabilize the economy. He also created the state’s first geological survey, reformed swampland reclamation, promoted the state’s assumption of the School of the Blind, improved the prison, and created a stable, prosperable state economy while serving as governor. He left office in 1860, and died on February 28, 1892.
    Status
    On view